National security adviser’s memoir adds to perceptions that Trump downplayed Covid-19 to preserve his relationship with Chinese president. ( read original story …)
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China’s Role in Coronavirus Pandemic
Legal scholars and a Mississippi state government official testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on China’s role and culpability in the global pandemic response. Committee Chair … ( read original story …)
China Warns It Will Act if U.S. Deploys New Missiles to Asian Allies
China has said it would respond if the United States deployed intermediate-range missiles to the Asia-Pacific region and warned U.S. allies not to accept such weapons. Chinese Defense Ministry … ( read original story …)
From China To Germany, the World Learns to Live With the Coronavirus
As mass infections strike even in places that had seemed to tame the coronavirus, officials are turning to targeted and fast-but-flexible approaches to stop third or fourth waves. ( read original story …)
UAE and China launch Phase 3 clinical trial in humans for Covid-19 vaccine
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China have launched a Phase 3 clinical trial of a coronavirus vaccine, according to the China National Biotec Group (CNBG) and UAE state media. ( read original story …)
What’s in the Many Coronavirus-Related Lawsuits Against China?
Several individuals, small businesses and states have filed a total of at least 14 different suits against China (and affiliated entities and officials) based on its perceived culpability in causing … ( read original story…
Meat plants questioned on record pork shipments to China despite warnings of shortage due to coronavirus
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker are initiating an investigation into several meat plants after the companies pushed to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic– citing a meat … ( read original story …)
Senate Judiciary Hearing on China and the Coronavirus Pandemic
Legal scholars and a Mississippi state government official testified before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on China’s role and culpability in the global pandemic response. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R … ( read original story …)
In fight to ban dog meat, China’s activists find an ally in the coronavirus
An often overlooked group of animal activists and pet lovers has been the on-the-ground force for change in communities and cities across the country. They have succeeded despite growing pushback from … ( read original…
China’s annual dog meat festival is underway, but activists hope it will be the last
Rules are changing about eating “companion animals” in China, and with a pandemic linked to an animal market, the tide of public opinion is rising. ( read original story …)
Exclusive: U.S. warns Russia, China of U.N. isolation if Iran arms ban extension blocked
Russia and China will be isolated at the United Nations if they continue down the “road to dystopia” by blocking a U.S. bid to extend a weapons ban on Iran, U.S. Iran envoy Brian Hook…
EU presses China over trade, warns on Hong Kong law
The European Union told China on Monday to make good on a promise to open up its economy and warned of “very negative consequences” if Beijing goes ahead with a new security law on Hong…
Lays Potato Chips are Sold in Beijing, China
Lays Potato Chips, a PepsiCo product, are sold in an international supermarket as the Coved-19 threat remains at level 2 in Beijing on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. China remains one of PepsiCo’s most … (…